Northside Independent School District Board Room 5900 Evers Road San Antonio, Texas 78238 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees July 25, 2017 7:00 p.m. TRUSTEES PRESENT: TRUSTEE ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: M Lissa M. Chumbley, Dr. Carol Harle, Gerald B. Lopez, Joseph H. Medina, Robert Blount, Jr., Karen Freeman Katie N. Reed Brian Woods, Ray Galindo, David Rastellini, Janis Jordan, Leroy San Miguel, Wesley Scott, Lori Jones, Patty Hill, Henry Acosta, Anthony Jarrett, Barry Perez I. Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President M Lissa Chumbley. II. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance Joseph Medina led the Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance. III. Public Hearings A. Optional Flexible School Day for Chavez Excel Academy A Public Meeting was held to provide information on the proposed application for the Optional Flexible School Day for Chavez Excel Academy. Reporting requirements included implementation plan description, staff plans, schedules, and student attendance accounting security procedures and documentation. No Board action was required. IV. Superintendent s Report Dr. Woods reported on the following: The Special Session of the Texas Legislature is underway and has already included school finance bills filed under the general heading of property tax reform. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and all area ISD superintendents signed a joint letter regarding the bathroom bill. As a member of the Executive Committee of the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), Dr. Woods noted the retirement of Executive Director Johnny Veselka after spending 43 years with this organization. Dr. Woods will serve on the Advocacy Committee going forward. This week and next week mark the beginning of back-to-school activities for administrators and teacher leaders. New Teacher Academies will be held the first week of August. Northside will hire 650 new and new-to-nisd teachers.
Convocations are scheduled for the week of August 21. The Northside Video Moment highlighted the Electrify Your Strings workshop which gave 400 middle and high school orchestra students the opportunity to rock out and perform at a concert at the Aztec Theater. V. Board Members Report Trustee Carol Harle praised the work being done at the Chavez Excel Academy. She also commented on other successes addressed in the Academics Committee meeting. She referenced the District s initiative to offer, free of charge, an opportunity for all NISD high school juniors to take the SAT, the use of Makerspaces with students of all ages throughout Northside, and the numerous middle school programs that are flourishing. Trustee Karen Freeman shared appreciation to Dr. Woods for his participation in a press conference in Austin that addressed opposition to the proposed bathroom bill. She attended, with Trustee Reed, an event sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards at the state Capitol on opening day of the Legislature s Special Session. She expressed her appreciation for the numerous legislators who addressed event attendees. VI. Recognitions There were no items for this meeting. VII. Reports A. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report Rob Phelps, Chairperson of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), presented a summary report of the SHAC s activities during the 2016-17 school year. VIII. Consent Agenda A. Minutes from the Meetings of June 27 and July 18, 2017 B. Disbursements for the Month of June 2017 C. Resolution to Approve Waiver of Penalty and Interest on Several Tax Accounts D. Awarding of Bid Items Bid #2017-124 HVAC Filter Media Bid #2017-125 Miscellaneous Food & Supply Items Bid #2017-131 Custodial Equipment Bid #2017-137 Paper for Printing Services Requisition #17055492 to Silsbee Ford Inc. in the amount of $83,987.00 for the purchase of a Ford F-750 Regular Cab Diesel delivery truck in support of Purchasing Warehouse logistical operations. Requisition #17055925 to Overdrive Inc. in the amount of $70,000.00. Overdrive Inc. provides the District with a collection of e-books, both fiction and nonfiction.
Requisition #17056253 to Chalk Spinner LLC in the amount of $161,184.00. Chalk Spinner LLC dba Kodo Kids helps the District meet one of the requirements for the House Bill 4 High Quality Pre-Kindergarten Grant Program. Requisition #17056338 & #17056347 to Intech Southwest Services LLC in the amount of $130,010.00 for the purchase of desktops and laptops for the Oak Hills Terrace E.S. technology deployment. Requisition #17056405 to Explain Everything Sales in the amount of $95,200.00 for the purchase of a 5-year subscription for the Explain Everything Application. Requisition #17056409 to BrainPOP in the amount of $491,056.38 for the purchase of a 3-year subscription for the technology applications curriculum. Requisition #17056732 to Intech Southwest Services LLC in the amount of $115,150.00 for the purchase of ipad cases. Requisition #17056826 to Global Knowledge in the amount of $200,000.00 for the purchase of Staff Development and Technical Training. Requisition #17056917 to Cengage Learning in the amount of $80,559.86 for the purchase of 170 Gale E-book packages for elementary, middle and high schools. Requisition #17057147 to NetSync Network Solutions in the amount of $167,792.85 for the purchase of Data Center Core Switch. Requisition #17057161 to Layer 3 Communications TX LLC in the amount of $204,000.00 for the purchase of the Palo Alto Renewal. Requisition #17057175 to JAMF Software LLC in the amount of $96,765.00 for the purchase of Mobile Device Management Renewal. Requisition #17057150, #17057181 & #17057183 to Mindworks Resources in the amount of $125,682.50 to further support academic enrichment for students in the Learning Tree After School Program using hands-on project based approach. Requisition #17057236 to NetSync Network Solutions in the amount of $171,500.00 for the purchase of Aruba Wireless renewal. E. Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits F. Schedule of Fees for Facilities Usage G. Interior & Exterior Colors Northside Activity Center RFCSP #2016-005 H. Exterior Colors Dr. Linda G. Mora ES RFCSP #2017-001 I. Exterior Colors Boone ES RFCSP #2017-003 J. Contractor for Boiler Replacements Glass and Boone ESs RFCSP #2017-145 K. Contractor for 2016 Hail Damage Roof Restoration and Replacement Esparza ES RFCSP #2017-091 L. Consultant Appointments M. Change Orders N. Waiver Request for NAHS Shortened School Year for 2016-17 O. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy BQA (LOCAL) P. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy DCB (LOCAL) Q. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy DCE (LOCAL) R. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy DK (LOCAL)
On a motion by Carol Harle and a second by Gerald Lopez, the Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved as presented. IX. Citizens To Be Heard No patrons addressed the Board. X. Curriculum and Instruction A. Optional Flexible School Day for Chavez Excel Academy Following brief discussion, a motion by was made by Carol Harle and seconded by Joseph Medina to approve the application for Chavez Excel Academy to participate in an optional flexible school day program. Motion carried unanimously. XI. Facilities and Operations A. Amendment #3 Auditorium Replacement Project Holmes HS RFP #2016-177 It was moved by Gerald Lopez and seconded by Karen Freeman to accept and approve Amendment #3 at a cost not to exceed $26,913,607 presented by Bartlett Cocke General Contractors for the necessary work associated with the building package for the Auditorium Replacement Project at Holmes HS. Motion carried unanimously. XII. Business and Financial Services A. Agreement between Northside Booster Association and Northside ISD On a motion by Gerald Lopez and a second by Joseph Medina, the Board unanimously approved the concession agreement between Northside Booster Association and Northside ISD which included no material changes from the previous year. XIII. Human Resources A. Health Insurance Plan for 2018 Following discussion, a motion was made by Gerald Lopez and seconded by Bobby Blount to approve the renewal of UnitedHealthcare as the District s medical insurance provider for 2018. Motion carried unanimously. XIV. Technology Services There were no items for this meeting. XV. Administration There were no items for this meeting.
XVI. Superintendent A. Board Operating Procedures Item 2 of the Board Operating Procedures calls for an annual review. Trustees discussed the Operating Procedures at the Board team-building session on June 27, 2017 and no changes were requested. A motion was made by Karen Freeman and seconded by Carol Harle to approve the Board Operating Procedures as presented. Motion carried unanimously. B. 2017-18 Board-Superintendent Goals Trustees discussed the current draft of Board-Superintendent Goals for 2017-18. Trustee suggestions will be sent to Dr. Woods and revised goals will be presented at a future meeting for approval. No Board action was taken. XVII. Executive Session If, during the course of any duly posted meeting, the Board of Trustees determines that a closed or executive session is required regarding an item posted on the Agenda, that session will be held on any or all subjects and purposes permitted by Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.084 of the Government Code (the Open Meetings Law). If a final vote is required on any matter considered in the closed or executive session, it shall be taken either upon the reconvening of the public session covered by this notice or at a subsequent, duly posted, public meeting as the Board shall determine. President Chumbley announced that, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Sections 551.072 and 551.074, the Board would convene in closed session at 8:25 p.m. to discuss the following: A. Consultation with Attorney regarding Legal Issues related to a Complaint Filed Against a District Employee (Nurse) for Work Performed in the Course and Scope of Nurse s Duties B. Consultation with District s Legal Counsel regarding Proposed Settlement of Pending Litigation Styled NISD vs CF Jordan and Natare Corporation C. Appointment of Vice Principal at Taft HS D. Appointment of Assistant Principal at Brennan HS E. Appointment of Assistant Principal at Jones MS XVIII. Open Session Any required action by the Board concerning matters considered in closed meeting will be taken in open session. A. Consideration and Possible Action regarding Legal Requirements for a Complaint Filed Against a District Employee (Nurse) for Work Performed in the Course and Scope of Nurse s Duties B. Consideration and Possible Approval concerning Resolution regarding Proposed Settlement of Pending Litigation Styled NISD vs CF Jordan and Natare Corporation C. Appointment of Vice Principal at Taft HS
D. Appointment of Assistant Principal at Brennan HS E. Appointment of Assistant Principal at Jones MS The Board reconvened into open session at 9:20 p.m. and took the following action: Item A No Board action was taken on this item. Item B Bobby Blount moved that the following motion be adopted by the Board: Resolved, that the District enter into a Settlement Agreement of the Natatorium Lawsuit, that is, Northside Independent School District vs. CF Jordan and Natare Corporation, on the terms, conditions, and provisions set out in the Settlement Agreement provided to this Board in Executive Session, with such modifications to the Settlement Agreement as the Superintendent deems necessary or desireable, in his sole discretion; and that the Superintendent is hereby authorized to execute such Settlement Agreement on behalf of the District, provided, however, that the dollar amount discussed in Executive Session to be paid under the Settlement Agreement to the District shall not be modified by the Superintendent. Motion was seconded by Gerald Lopez and unanimously passed. Items C-E On a motion by Joseph Medina and a second by Bobby Blount, the Board unanimously approved the Superintendent s recommendations for the following administrative appointments: Richard Halle, assistant principal at Stevens HS, was named Vice Principal at Taft HS. Jacob Salinas, social studies teacher at Brennan HS, was named Assistant Principal at Brennan HS. Blanca Martinez, administrative intern at Jones MS, was named Assistant Principal at Jones MS. XIX. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m. Signature on File Gerald B. Lopez, Board Secretary